Antique engagement ring centered upon a 1.04 carat old European cut diamond with GIA report stating that it is I color, VS2 clarity. In millegrain-set platinum with fine openwork. With a likely French maker's mark and faded serial number 4??9. Center mm: 10h x 17.5w x 5.9d, shank: 1.1. Circa 1900. View video of this beauty.

Center diamond is set in a decorative dome accented with single-cut diamonds, graceful open metalwork, and delicate millegrain edges, with a narrow feminine band. 

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.